MRC Funding for Researchers Accessing Our Future Health Data

The Medical Research Council (MRC) has launched a pilot funding scheme offering up to £1 million to cover data access costs for eligible MRC-funded researchers using the Our Future Health data resource. This initiative aims to encourage research into predicting, detecting, and treating major diseases.

Holtswarth v. Oliver - Heirship Petition Denial Affirmed

The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of a petition to determine heirship. The appellant sought to establish heirship for the estate of Darryl Lee Cook, but the court found no error in the denial of her petition or her subsequent motion to reconsider.

Indiana Court of Appeals Reverses CHINS Placement Without Civil Commitment

The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to allow the Department of Child Services (DCS) to place a child, D.S., in a state institution for inpatient psychiatric treatment. The court held that DCS, as a wardship holder, did not possess the same legal authority as a parent or legal guardian to authorize voluntary admission for treatment under Indiana Code section 12-26-3-2.

Plymouth City Council Environmental Permit Issued

The Environment Agency has issued an environmental permit to Plymouth City Council for the Chelson Meadow Leachate Treatment Plant. This permit is issued under the Industrial Emissions Directive and includes the decision document and site condition report evaluation template.

Virginia Measles Cases Prompt Vaccination Encouragement

The Virginia Department of Health has reported 14 measles cases as of March 19, 2026, a significant increase from the five cases reported in all of 2025. The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are encouraging parents to schedule well-child visits for immunizations before summer.

FINRA Enhances New Member Application (Form NMA) Requirements

FINRA has enhanced its New Member Application (Form NMA) with improved navigation, document upload, and integrated guidance tools. These changes, effective April 15, 2026, streamline the application process but do not alter existing MAP rules. The legacy Form NMA will be retired on July 15, 2026.

Minnesota AG Sues Trump Administration Over USDA Funding Conditions

Minnesota Attorney General Ellison, joined by 20 other state AGs, has sued the Trump administration over new USDA funding conditions related to immigration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and gender identity. The lawsuit seeks to block these unrelated and allegedly unlawful conditions that put critical food assistance programs like SNAP and WIC at risk for hundreds of thousands of families.

Minnesota AG Ellison's TikTok Lawsuit Against Youth Addiction Will Proceed

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced that the state's lawsuit against TikTok for addicting youth through app design and an illegal virtual economy will proceed. The Hennepin County District Court denied TikTok's motion to dismiss, allowing the case to move forward to discovery. This action is part of the AG's broader efforts to hold social media companies accountable for their impact on young users.

ACCC Monitors Domestic Aviation Impact from Middle East Conflict

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is monitoring the impact of the Middle East conflict on Australia's domestic airline industry, particularly concerning jet fuel prices and potential airfare increases. The ACCC is also reviewing domestic airline performance data, noting improvements in reliability but variations in cancellation rates between carriers.

PhotobookShop Fined for Misleading Influencer Reviews

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued PhotobookShop (Tomsem Consolidated Pty Ltd) with $39,600 in penalties for misleading influencer reviews posted on Instagram. The company allegedly failed to disclose paid endorsements and substantively edited negative feedback from influencers.